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On Children
This August I experienced the parenthood rite of passage of moving my youngest child to college and entered the “empty nest” phase of life. I know it’s a cliche but…
Read MoreFall Hiking, Leaf-Watching and Star-Gazing
As fall approaches, hundreds of thousands of people will be heading to the Great Smoky Mountains for leaf viewing, hiking, camping, picnicking, animal watching and just generally communing with nature.…
Read MoreSPLASH INTO SUMMER 2019
Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk.…
Read MoreThe Stingray Shuffle and Other “Life” on the Beach
You already know the “Baby Shark” song and dance but do you know the “Stingray Shuffle”? It’s definitely one you and your family should add to your dance list before…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Handling Tantrums
As my daughter gets closer to the age of 2, I am becoming more familiar with the phrase the “terrible twos” or what seems like the “tantrum twos.” I know…
Read MoreWhat Itchin’ You?
As someone who is allergic to poison ivy, I know how miserable the itchy rash it causes can be. The rash occurs 12-72 hours after exposure to poison ivy, poison…
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